It may not quite feel like winter for this weekend’s Polar Bear Run at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, but there are plenty of ways to head into the stretch run of the season. For even more options in and around East Cobb, check out our online calendar HERE!
Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. More info: 678-355-3413.
TUESDAY AND SATURDAY
Feeding Time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of their resident animals as they are being fed. 4pm. Admission: $10/Adult, $6/Child (3-12), $7/Senior 65+, $7/ Student (Ages 13 -18), Children 2 & under are free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
EVERY FRIDAY
The Gritters Knitters. Do you knit, crochet, or work with yarn in anyway? If you would like to get together to craft, get inspired, and make new friends, then this group is for you. All skill levels are welcome the only requirement is your enthusiasm! Just bring your yarn and yourself. Fridays: 11am-1pm. Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2524
EVERY SATURDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market features products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. Saturday 9am-12pm. Rain or shine. Now open all year. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.
JANUARY 28
29th Annual Polar Bear Run. An official Peachtree Qualifier, this race is a road race featuring a flat course in East Cobb and an electric disposable chip timing device system. The race will be held rain, snow or shine. 2K Fun Run: 8am. 5K Race: 8:30am. Cub Runs (ages 4-5) and Cub Dash (ages 2-3): 9:15am. Register online at Active.com. Get more information or download an entry form at polarbear-run.com. Packet pickup Friday, January 27, 10am-7pm at Big Peach Running Company in Marietta or Saturday, January 30 (race day) beginning at 6:30am in the Johnson Ferry Activities Center. 5K & 2K: $25 through January 22 or $30 thereafter. Cub events (ages 2-5): $20. Phantom Racer: $30 (no sweat-just T-shirt). Proceeds benefit High School Student Music Mission Trip Participants. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Lauren Dobson, 770-795-3224 or www.johnsonferry.org.
Cobb Chamber of Commerce 75th Annual Dinner. Join the Cobb Chamber for their 75th Annual Dinner gala, the Diamond Jubilee! This black-tie dinner affair celebrates the many accomplishments of 2016 and sets the standard for a successful 2017. 6pm reception. 7pm dinner and program. 9-11pm. Tickets: $175 per person; $1,500 per table of 10. Cobb Galleria Centre, John A. Williams Ballroom, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: Amy Goggins, 770-859-2335 or www.cobbchamber.org.
Millennials Meetup. Calling all 20- and 30-something-year-olds. If you want to get to know other millennials in your neighborhood while enjoying some free food, then this program is for you. Network with others and play with some of the library’s latest tech gadgets. Learn about what the library has to offer your age group, and let them know what what activities/programs you would like to see at the library. 1-3pm. This program is appropriate for adults ages 18-35, registration is required. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2725 or stop by the Adult Reference Desk.
UGA Lacrosse Clinic hosted by Sprayberry High School Lacrosse program. Middle School and under: 9am-12pm. High School: 1-4pm. Boys only. $80/ player with 25% goes back to Sprayberry Lacrosse, 2525 Sandy Plains Road. Sprayberry High School, More info: www.sprayberrylacrosse.com or la516buckley@gmail.com.
JANUARY 29
2nd Annual Bagels & Bids Silent Auction presented by Congregation Etz Chaim with all proceeds benefitting the Etz Chaim Department of Education. Auction items include restaurant and store gift cards as well as goods and services. Brunch is included. Kids activities for a nominal charge. 9:15–11:30am. Admission: $9 per person. Sign up at www.etzchaim.net/bagelsbids or walk-ins welcome. Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta 30068. More info: 770-977-3384.
JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 7
Winter Bird Seed Sale. Just in time for the Great Backyard Bird Count, fill your feeders with Cole’s premium bird seed and benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC). Pre-sale orders can be placed online or at the Nature Store. Pre-purchase between January 29 – February 7 and pick up is at CNC February 12-14. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
FEBRUARY 3 & 4
The Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Paul Kids Consignment Sale. Great selection of new and gently used items at low prices! Fri: 9am-6pm. Sat: 9am-12pm (items reduced 30%). The Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, 1795 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta 30062. More info: 770-977-7473 or spspkids.com.
